Intestines are connected to the rest of the body by the peritoneum, which is like a bag that covers all abdominal organs in order to prevent chafing. They are also connected to the mesentery, a kind of connective tissue, which anchors the intestinal loops to the back of the abdominal cavity, and through which arteries and veins pass to feed the intestines.
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